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From the Dublin Cleaners journal
Time for a closet purge.
Make room for summer by clearing out the old, the tired, the worn. Ten things to start: jeans you no longer wear, concert and event t-shirts, the dress you’re going to fit someday, unwearable …Read the story →It’s Flag Day.
Celebrate Flag Day today. Fly your flag and give it the care and respect that’s right. Washing Your Flag. Most outdoor flags are now made of polyester or nylon, meaning they are more durable …Read the story →Turn down the heat
To get more life from home washables, air dry or use a no heat setting on your dryer. High heat and over-drying damage most fabric fibers and weaken construction. What is dry enough? Clothes …Read the story →More interview tips.
Invest in a good pair of professional shoes. Think loafers and Oxfords, dark colors and classic lines. Women can wear flats or heels but be sure they are comfortable. 2. Adapt for the season: …Read the story →Job interview tips.
Making the right first impression at your interview is easier when you’re confident and calm. Dressing the part always helps. First, err on the side of formality with a suit or blazer, especially for …Read the story →Archival storage for heirloom garments
Did you know we preserve more than just wedding gowns? Specialty linens and homemade afghans are just two of the precious things we can clean and package for long-term storage. Don’t forget christening and …Read the story →Make your bed.
After winter’s hibernation, it’s time to freshen your nighttime environment. Begin by stripping the bed down to the mattress. If you use a mattress pad, launder (or bring to us) and dry thoroughly, hanging …Read the story →Get the most from your cleaner.
Our service starts when we tag and inspect your laundry – we look for stains, tears, broken buttons, snagged zippers. You can help by telling us (or marking with masking tape) trouble spots and …Read the story →Coco’s wisdom.
“A girl should be two things: classy and fabulous.” Although many of our female customers might not like to be called “girls,” we’re certain they won’t mind being called classy or fabulous. While culture …Read the story →Sag and stretch.
Of course, only your most-loved knitwear would lose its perfect fit. Let us know and we can block it the right size and shape when we clean it. We’ll even keep measurements on file …Read the story →Leaky latte?
We’ve all spilled a little now and then, and the instinct to rub it is hard to resist. Blot, blot and blot. Sometimes a stain removal pen (like Tide) can help short term. The …Read the story →Enzymes to the rescue.
We use enzyme-based laundry cleaners that you can’t buy for home use. They cost more a little more and are a lot more complicated to use than home products. Enzymes only work in a …Read the story →
